Re: Do I need a firewall?

MK

I would go with the third party software firewall and SP2..

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Mike Hall
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"MK" <mukesh11@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I am running Windows XP (Home) edition and have a wireless network at my
> home. I use the Netgear Wireless router MRF-814v2.
>
> I have seen reports on Internet which say that Service Pack 2 adds more
> security.However I don't want to apply Service Packs which I feel slow the
> machine.
>
> Do I need a separate firewall like ZoneAlarm or Norton Firewall installed
> on
> my machine to protect my machine? Will the router firewall itself be
> enough
> for protection?
> My other home computer runs Windows ME. Does that also need a separate
> firewall software?
>
> Please post your comments.
>
> Regards,
> MK
>
>


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